Events

Lunch & Learn: “Understanding POLST (Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)

Care Partners and Cook County Higher Education present Lunch & Learn “Understanding POLST (Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)” on Wednesday, October 28, from noon to 1 pm at CCHE or over Zoom. In this session, Dr. Kurt Farchmin, geriatrician and former Sawtooth Mountain Clinic provider, will help participants understand one of the most frequently misunderstood Advance Planning documents – the POLST form.

More information and registration at myCCHE.org.

Cook County West End Alanon

The West End Alanon family Group meets each Wednesday at 7 pm at the Lutsen Town Hall.  Alanon is a group that supports friends and family members of alcoholics.  The group welcomes anyone who has been affected by a friend or family member who has a problem with alcohol.

Northern Lotus Meditation

Northern Lotus Meditation takes place on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 pm, with instruction in meditation and room manners at 6:45 pm, at Two Birds Healing Arts Center in Grand Marais.

Storytime at the Grand Marais Library

Storytime at the Grand Marais Public Library takes place on select Thursdays throughout the fall at 10:30 AM. The program is specifically geared toward preschool-aged children.

More information at grandmaraislibrary.org.

Community Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Events

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has scheduled a community flu and COVID-19 Vaccine event on Thursday, October 29, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Bluefin Bay Tofte Room.

Vaccine events are by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled at sawtoothmountainclinic.org.

Grand Marais Farmers Market

The Grand Marais Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 pm at the Cook County Community Center Parking Lot through October 29.

Drop In Modern Dance Classes

Drop-in Modern Dance Classes take place on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Colvill Town Hall, with a rotating cast of teachers: Steph Vos, Rachel Clark, Margaret Johnson, and Lenna Stever-Sobanja. No dance experience needed.

Barb Youngquist Memorial Service

The Celebration of Life for Barb Youngquist will be held on Saturday, October 31, at 11 am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Marais.

CCHE Tuition Scholarship Application Deadline

The Cook County Higher Education scholarship application deadline for the spring term is Monday, November 2, by 5 pm.  More information and applications available at mycche.org/scholarships.

Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings

Monday Night Al-Anon will meet Mondays, at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.